| Guy Thomas | |
|---|---|
 Thomas on Peterbilt at Spruce Meadows | |
| Personal information | |
| Nationality |  New Zealand |
| Discipline | Show Jumping |
| Born | 30 August 1977 Burson, California |
| Height | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | 88.5 kg (195 lb) |
| Horse(s) | Peterbilt, Magno, Acomulado, S&L Elite, Queen B |
Guy Thomas (born 30 August 1977) is a New Zealand equestrian. His speciality is show jumping, either individually or as part of a team.
Guy Thomas was born 30 August 1977 in Burson, California, the son of Graeme "Butch" Thomas and Lu Thomas, both former international riders. [1]
Guy Thomas grew up in a riding family. His parents, Graeme "Butch" and Lu Thomas, are highly successful riders and trainers, both having competed in the FEI World Cup Finals. Guy was a natural rider from the time he started riding at the age of two and a half. During his upbringing, rather than exerting pressure to join the family business, his parents pledged their support for whatever life path Guy ultimately chose to pursue. [2]
Guy Thomas competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece for the New Zealand Olympic team [3] and also rode for the New Zealand Team at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. [4] He qualified for and competed in the 2008 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Finals in Gothenburg, Sweden. [5]
| Name | Age | Gender | Colour | Breed | Sire | Dam | Damsire | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 13 Years | Stallion | Dark Bay | Holstein | Liocalyon | Jeribos | Concorde | [7] |
| Magno | 13 Years | Stallion | Grey | Selle Français | Maui LS | unk. | unk. | [8] |
| Acomulado | 10 Years | Gelding | Bay | Warmblood | Acorado | unk. | unk. | [9] |
| S&L Elite | 8 Years | Gelding | Chestnut | Belgian Warmblood | Action Breaker | unk. | Galoubet | [10] |
| Queen B | 6 Years | Mare | Chestnut | Belgian Warmblood | Uno de Laubry | Queen Charlotte B | unk. | [11] |
| NZ Madison | 1994 | Mare | Bay | Clydesdale / NZ TB | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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